Join Me on my Study Abroad Journey!

Summer 2022: Come with me to Scandinavia!

May 4, 2022

Over the summer, I participated in a 2 week sustainable/alternative transportation study abroad program in Scandinavia through Portland State University (PSU)!

Where/What is Scandinavia?

Located in the Nordic region, Scandinavia historically consists of Denmark, Sweden, and Norway and is found in Northern Europe.

Map of Europe showing Scandinavia highlighted - made using MapChart

Check out Scandinavia Standard to learn more about the history and geography of the area!

Why am I going to Scandinavia?

As an urban planning graduate student studying environmental and transportation planning, I jumped on this opportunity as soon as I heard about it - especially considering that I had also been learning Swedish for nearly a year.

With Scandinavia being known worldwide for sustainable living and transportation, I couldn't think of two better places to go than Copenhagen, Denmark, and Stockholm, Sweden to go learn more and observe what was being done!

But why Copenhagen?

With Copenhagen being known as one of the most sustainable cities in the world, it was the perfect place to visit to learn more about the topic. From transportation to efficient buildings and preserving green space, the level of commitment to living within bounds is ever-present.

Learn more about Copenhagen and its dedication to building a sustainable city and life here!

But why Stockholm?

Stockholm's well known for the city's multi-modal forms of transit, with people having the option to utilize buses, the metro, commuter rails, bicycles, e-scooters, trams, ferries, and more, along with the Swedes' dedication to living more sustainably.

Learn more about Stockholm and what they are doing to become a more eco-smart city here!

Follow along on my adventures in my upcoming blog posts!